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Deal or no deal? How to know if the retail price is right
The government is planning to crack down on misleading discounts in shops and online, with Andy Burnham pledging to end “phoney bargains” such as fake “was” prices and endless closing-down sales. A consultation this autumn will consider whether false discount claims, invented reference prices and misleading recommended retail prices (RRPs) should be explicitly added to…
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‘Black widow’ allegedly attempted to murder romantic partner, 69, she met online
A 39-year-old Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly drugging a 69-year-old man she met through a dating app, in a case Polk County authorities have dubbed the “black widow” incident. Sheriff Grady Judd said Samantha Adams, who had introduced herself to the victim as “Nala,” attempted to overdose and extort him…
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What happens when you run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool?
Windows includes a built-in Memory Diagnostic tool that lets users check their RAM for faults without needing a technician, which can be useful given that memory problems often cause crashes, slowdowns and the “Blue Screen of Death”. Since RAM handles data the processor needs quick access to, testing it directly can help identify whether hardware…
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Newcastle United v Bournemouth: Premier League – live
Newcastle United host Bournemouth in the Premier League, a fixture that has recently favoured the visitors despite Newcastle’s stronger current form. Bournemouth have won their last two league trips to St James’ Park, while Newcastle head into the game buoyed by an encouraging start to the season under new manager Matthias Jaissle, who replaced Eddie…
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Germany proposes Baltic task force to counter Russian hybrid threats
Germany has proposed creating a rapid-response task force among Baltic Sea states after formally attributing an Aug. 4 explosives-laden drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport to Russia, in what Berlin and its allies describe as an escalating campaign of Russian hybrid warfare across Europe. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt put forward the initiative following an Aug. 28…
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Liverpool look for new sporting director after Richard Hughes formally leaves
Liverpool have confirmed that Richard Hughes has formally stepped down as sporting director, making him the fourth person to leave the role in four years, with FSG president Mike Gordon now leading the search for a successor. Hughes’s exit had long been expected: he told the club of his intention to leave earlier this year…
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Russia risk warnings, tragic Spain villa deaths, Bayeux Tapestry’s UK debut
Trump downplays Putin’s Nato threat as Europe logs a surge in Russian hybrid attacks, a Greenwich couple are found dead beside a Spanish villa hot tub, the Bayeux Tapestry arrives in Britain, and Diddy’s defamation suit advances while OpenAI faces a wiki-takeover safety row.
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‘Everest: The Other Side’ Review: The ‘Free Solo’ Directors Return With Another Extreme Sports Doc, This Time Tainted by Tragedy
Variety’s review of “Everest: The Other Side” examines a new documentary from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the Oscar-winning directors of “Free Solo,” which follows ski mountaineer Jim Morrison and his late partner Hilaree Nelson’s shared ambition to ski down Everest. The review argues the film raises but rarely explores difficult questions about why…
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How Putin has targeted Europe with hybrid attacks through 2026 alone, from airport drone bombs to arson attacks – as EU chief warns ‘this is the new normal’
A Daily Mail graphic maps out a sharp rise in Russian “grey zone” hybrid attacks against Europe throughout 2026, ranging from fighter jets harassing RAF aircraft over the Black Sea to drone incursions into Nato airspace and suspected arson attacks. Experts warn the tempo of these operations has increased compared with 2025 and 2024, with…
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Russia’s shadow war is putting Europe on edge as Germany confronts a growing threat
Germany is proposing a rapid-response task force with Baltic Sea partners after formally accusing Russia of orchestrating an explosives-laden drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, part of what German officials describe as an escalating campaign of Russian hybrid warfare. The claim, and Berlin’s retaliatory measures against Russian diplomatic and cultural facilities, mark a significant…